The Jann Arden Podcast Women in Media Network

Jann, Caitlin and Sarah welcome back Meredith Shaw, a multi-talented media icon known for her work on CHUM, The Marilyn Denis Show, and now Breakfast Television! They discuss body positivity, the impacts of external influences on self-esteem, how clothing should fit you vs. you fitting into clothing, and more. Meredith shares her experience working with Penningtons, a brand that celebrates women of all sizes, and her involvement in designing a summer dress collection.
Caitlin also brings 'Hot Rodent Summer' to the table; listen for a full explanation. Jann shifts the conversation to the upcoming Celine Dion documentary, where they discuss her battle with a rare disease and the emotional impact it has had on her singing career. The episode ends with a discussion about the annual Jann's Summer Jam's Playlist!
More about Meredith Shaw:
As a television and radio host, style expert, and advocate for all bodies, Meredith Shaw is breaking down the status quo and leading a powerful conversation that is changing the game. As a host of Canada’s most popular morning show, Breakfast Television, Meredith wakes up the country with her signature wit, warmth, and wardrobe. Previously Shaw gained a loyal following of fans as an inclusive style expert on many of Canada’s top broadcast outlets, as well as hosting a number of radio broadcast shows of her own. Meredith is a firm fixture in Canada’s fashion scene. She has graced magazine covers, appeared in the pages of Vogue, walked Toronto Fashion Week’s runways and worked alongside global supermodels such as Ashley Graham. At the heart of everything she does, Meredith is fiercely passionate about inspiring and motivating people of all sizes to embrace their power and feel sexy, confident, and fabulous in their own skin.
Find out more about Meredith's Work with Penningtons HERE. 
Follow Meredith Shaw on Instagram: @meredithshaw 
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Jann, Caitlin and Sarah cover various topics related to summer, including travel, concerts and events, and their favourite summer foods! We also learn Caitlin is a secret matchmaker...
Jann's Summer Popsicle Recipe:
In the blender, combine:

Watermelon

Basil

Mint

Coconut Cream


Pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds and wait for them to freeze!
*You can swap out watermelon for any fruit you like
**You can add agave or a little maple syrup to sweeten
Caitlin's Favourite Summer Recipe: Summer Corn Salad
Sarah's Favourite Summer Recipe: Apple Arugula Blue Cheese Salad
Let us know what you're up to for Summer 2024 including your favourite summer songs and recipes. Send us a voicenote at www.jannardenpod.com or leave a message on instagram @JannArdenPod. Happy almost summer!
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Jann Arden is back from tour with Rick Mercer with various topics to cover with Caitlin Green and Sarah Burke, including Irish children rapping, childhood experiences in the arts, hockey, plastic-free communities, vegan ice cream, and the importance of sustainable living. Inspired by a mother filming herself crying on social media, Jann and Caitlin also discuss social media behaviour and the dangers of oversharing personal information online.
Sarah shares why she wasn't on last week's episode as her family navigates a cancer diagnosis. The discussion also explores the experience of dealing with health issues and the presence of signs and messages from loved ones who are no longer with us.
Read more about The Spark Children's Rap
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Ziya Tong returns to the show this week! In case you're not familiar, she is an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for her work with Discovery’s flagship science show, Daily Planet, and NOVA ScienceNow on PBS. She is the author of the best-selling book The Reality Bubble, which was shortlisted for Canada’s most prestigious non-fiction literary prize, and won the Lane Anderson Award for best science writing. Ziya served as the Vice Chair of WWF Canada and currently serves as a trustee of WWF International. Ziya co-directed a new documentary called Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics with Ben Addelman, and she stars alongside Executive Producer Rick Smith.
"We live in a time where some of our greatest threats are invisible. Like the climate crisis, microplastic pollution cannot be: it spans the globe, chokes up rivers and animals, and insidiously infiltrates the human body. As a science journalist and author, I have been reporting on the threat of plastic for almost two decades and believe that now more than ever, we need to reveal the connection between planetary health and human health, which is why I’ve put my own body on the line for the “Plastic People” project. As part of my journey, I will test my own home, my own food, and even my own feces for microplastics. We are very fortunate to also have a world-first for this project, as we meet surgeons and scientists who are probing the human brain to reveal whether microplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier. The results of testing here will be incredibly significant."
Jann, Caitlin and Ziya discuss the dangers of microplastics in our bodies and the environment. Ziya shares that microplastics are found everywhere, including in our blood, placenta, and even the human brain. They discuss the impacts to our health such as increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and cancer. Ziya emphasizes the need for individual and collective action to reduce plastic consumption and advocates for joining organizations that are working towards solving the plastics crisis.
Ziya and her team are still raising money for the documentary's impact campaign and they plan to release a podcast to delve deeper into the dark secrets and stories of the plastics industry. You can support the campaign HERE.
You can even plan your own screening for this important documentary HERE.
Find an upcoming screening near you:
Vancouver
May 24 - VIFF Centre
May 25 - Rio Theatre
May 25 - VIFF Centre
May 26 - VIFF Centre
May 29 - VIFF Centre
Toronto
May 28 - The Royal Theatre
June 1 - Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
June 2 - Revue Cinema
June 11 - Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
St. Catherine's, Ontario
June 25 & 30 - The Film House
Stream the documentary HERE.
Jann also wanted to share the link to the donut shop she mentioned in this episode, Donut Party.
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Rick Mercer is back to discuss their 'Will They or Won't They' tour and the joy of spreading "mirth" to audiences across Canada. They reflect on their favourite tour experiences and share some behind the scenes moments, including the misconception that Peter Mansbridge is traveling with them and doing the voiceover for their show from backstage. Jann and Rick discuss their on-stage dynamic and chemistry and the enjoyment they get from making people laugh, along with the importance of respect and kindness to eachother. They also discuss the changing landscape of television and the possibility of future projects together.
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In case you're not familiar with THE Rick Mercer; he is a Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and author. He is best known for his work on the CBC Television comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Made In Canada and Rick Mercer Report. He is the author of four books all of which have been national best sellers. Mercer has received nearly 30 Gemini Awards and Canadian Screen awards for his work on television. His CBC Television special Talking To Americans remains the highest rated Canadian comedy special ever with 2.7 million viewers.
Rick holds Honorary Doctorates from Memorial University, Laurentian University, University of British Columbia, McMaster University, Bishop's University, Brock University and the University of Guelph. In 2014, he received Honorary Doctorates from the Royal Military Academy and from University of Western Ontario and York University.
He is on the board of directors of Historica Canada, an organization dedicated to promoting Canadian history, identity and citizenship. They are the "Heritage Minute" people. He is also a recipient of the Governor Generals Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement and in 2014 was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is a native of St. John's, Newfoundland.
Find out more about Rick Mercer: https://www.rickmercer.com/
Jann, Caitlin & Sarah also discuss their fabulous 'company dinner' this week at Gia (don't forget to check out Stefanos Sandwiches), and Caitlin tries to pull Jann further into reality television.
Keep sending your voicenotes in at www.jannardenpod.com (click the little red microphone at the bottom of the page) and have a great long weekend!
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This week, Jann Arden is home for only 24 hours between her tour with Rick Mercer, and a quick trip over the pond to England. They discuss routines and habits as Sarah is trying to kick her dependency on cannabis before bed, and she shares her experience so far going through an ADHD diagnosis. Caitlin pops in for a message for Mother's Day and Sarah and Jann wrap up reflecting about their relationships with their moms through different phases of life.
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